Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Why, except as a means of livelihood, a man should desire to act on the stage when he has the whole world to act in, is not clear to me.

Why, except as a means of livelihood, a man should desire to

Summary

This quote suggests a lack of understanding as to why someone would choose to pursue acting on the stage rather than engaging with the vast opportunities that the world has to offer. It questions the motive behind dedicating oneself to a profession limited to a stage, implying that there are seemingly countless other avenues for self-expression and action available. The speaker expresses their confusion regarding the desire to act solely within the confined space of a theater when the entire world could serve as a limitless platform for expression.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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